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Christopher Stnepgen, who emigrated from Sax- ony to America in 1526. and from Philadelphia to Saxonburg in 1832. is still a resident of this place. His father, Adolphus Stuepgen, also came to Saxon. burg at the same time.
T. H. Tolley, Esq . has resided in Saxonburg since it was founded. Here he has served as Justice of the Peace twenty-two years.
John E. MInder came to this place in 1832. being then about twelve years of age. Since IS41, he has carried on his present business of cabinet-making in the town.
H. F. Aderhold came to Saxonburg in 1933. He started the first hotel in the place. Mr. Aderhohl was a baker by trade. and carried on that business in connection with his hotel.
The first minister in Saxonburg was Rev. Will. iam Fuhrman. who came with the first settlers. He was of the Evangelical Church. He remained but a short time, on account of a lack of support.
J. G. lehubold. still living near the borough. is a settler of 1834. His sons, E. A aud Theodore, are merchants in Saxonburg.
Francis baube came to Saxonburg in 1537, and engaged in brewing, which business he followed ser eral years In 1565 69. he kept hotel in the Union House In 1875, he bought of C. Mighet the prop erty which he now owns, enlarged and remodeled it, and openel business again as a hotel-keeper.
Frederick August Hoffinan located in Saxonburg in IS37 HIis son, Charles Hoffman, learned the trade of cabinet-maker and followed it in Pittsburgh until 1546. when he enlisted in the service of his country in the Mexican war as a member of Company K. First Pennsylvania Regiment. After serving through the war. in 1845 he settled in Saxonburg. He was also a soldier in the late war. serving as Or- derly and Lieutenant. He has held the office of Jus- tice of the Peace, and, in 1857, was elected County Commissioner. Since 1571, he has been Postmaster. E. F. Mutor came from Prussia to this place in [$45, and has since followed farming and hotel keep- ing
Squire E. Maurhoff, who has resided in Saxon burg almost from its beginning. has served as Justice of the Peace, and been prominent in the affairs of the town.
John Davis came from County Donegal. Ireland. where he was born in 1768, and settled in Middlesex Township in 1812. He was a farmer, and died in July of 1552.
SCHOOLS.
The first schools in Saxonburg wero private schools, conducted on a limited scale, as the people were too poor to pay mneh for the instruction of their children, however ardently they might desire it. There were no schools of importance until after the passage of the free school law.
In 183% a log schoolhouse was erected. with a high and steep roof. Benjamin Douthett, who knew not a word of German, was employed as teacher. In 1839, 1840 and 1541. a Pennsylvania German teacher named Emminger had charge of the school and taught both English and German.
Since 1St1, only English has been taught in the district school of this place, though instruction in German has been given in private schools, usually taught by the preachers. John Golden, the present teacher of the public schools, entered upon his work here in 1879.
EVANGELICAL CHURCH.
The German Evangelical Protestant Church of Saxonburg was organize l at a meeting held October 21 1535 when the following officers were elected; John Ho kart. President: J. G. Helmbokl, Vice
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President; J. M. Krumpe. C. G. Lamb, Ernst Hert- ing. J. A. Roebling. Ellers; Emil Manrhoff, Secretary.
The first pastor was Rev. Joseph Schnyley, who was elected April 1. 1836. Meetings were held at honses and sometimes in barns, until a church edifice was erectel in 1537. The lot upon which the church stands was donated to the congregation by John A. Roebling. Money was obtained for building the house by subscription, the first list being started in 1535. F. D. Schwietring, William Walker, John Heckart, who remained until ISS1. were pastors. The church now has no regular pastor. but is sup- plied with preaching by different ministers. The present membership is about fifty. The church has enjoyed a good degree of prosperity.
ST. LUKE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH.
This church was organized by Rev. J. Melhorn in 1869, with abont twenty-five members. A building committee, consisting of the following members, was chosen: John F. Mnder. Isaac Lofevre, William Burtner, Michael Step and Thomas Greer. Work upon a ehuren edifice was immediately commenced. and the same year a neat briek structure. 40x50 feet, was erected at a cost of $2. 500. The first church officers chosen were Isaar Lefevre. Deacon; Thomas (freer and William Burtner, Elders.
The first pastor. Rev. . Melhorn, was succeeded by Rev. J. H. A. Kitzmiller and John A. Roobling and were the committee appointed to solicit aid. The billing committee were J. G. Helmboll. Emil Maur- hoff and F. C. Roebling. The house is 25x43 feet. pretty and convenient. It was built without a step- ple. but in 1862. a church bell was bought and sub- spquently a belfry was added.
In 1560. a lot of which to erect a parsonage was purchased from J. A. Roebling, but owing to a lack of means, the building was postponed nutil INGS. In that year. $300 were raised by subscription and the balance necessary by a church fair.
From 1852 to 1869 an organ, made by Fritz Starke, one of the congregation, was used in this church. then replaced by a new one. The congrega- tion is now strong ant pro-perons. The church. which started with abont forty members, has now abont soventy supporters.
AMISEMENTS.
Is has been stated. there was a great amount of sociability among the first settlers of Saxonburg. To begnile the time various expedients were resorted to. In 1535. a German dramatic club, known as the Thespian Society, was organized. Among its origi- nators were E. A. Hohnbold. E. Manrhoff and Charles Mosher. This society gave entertainments of a mi- sical and literary character every winter until ISSO.
then the younger generation, being more English than German, it was suffered to pass into oblivion. Dr. William Koch was the President of this society for many years, and took a great interest in allof its pro- coedings.
The Schuetzenfest. the original form of the Har- vest Home Entertainments, was started in 1840. This is an annual " fest" for shooting, social recrea- tion and amusement. It was originated by C. G. Lamb, with whom Dr. Koch, H. Aderhold, Francis Lanbe, Christopher Steppen. E. A. Heimbold, E. Maurhoff. J. E. Muder and other citizens co-operated. For about ten years it was conducted as a purely German festival. Later, the English neighbors joined the annual festivities, and strangers came from far and wide to participate. Much interest is mani- fested at each gathering, and Saxonburg is crowded with visitors on these occasions. The Harvest Home is usually held the last week in August or the first week in September, and the exercises are continued from Tuesday till Saturday.
ODD FELLOWS .*
Saxonia Lodge, No. 196, I. O. O. F., located in the borongh of Saxonburg. Butler Co .. Penn., was in- stituted November 11, 1853. by D. D. G. M .. L. Z. Mitchell. the hall being in the house of Ch. Vogeley. It was founded by eleven charter mem- bers. viz .. E. Manrhoff. E. A. Helmbold. H. Th. Mer- kel. Val Hoch, Poter Hoch, William Burner. D. Kel- ley. Christopher Vogeley. M. Norton. W. Chandler, 1. Munks.
The first officers elected were E. Manrhoff. N. G .; E. A. Helmbold, V. G .: 11. Theodore Merkel, Seere- tary: V. Hoch. Treasurer,
In 1961. a hall was imilt upon a lot on Main street. and dedicated in October of the same year by D. D. (. M. William Harvey. The lodge has initiated since its formation 304 members. Ont of the memu- bership seventeen have died, and a number have taken their withdrawal cards to become charter members of Scott Lodge, Natrona Lodge and Tarentum Lodge, all located in AHoghony County.
The present membership (May. [SS2) is ninety three, including thirty-three Past Grands, viz .. E. Manrhoff. H. Thomas Merkel. W. Burteur. J. E. Mu- der. Philip Suyder. J. C. Smith. F. Laube. I. Lefevre, William Ebert. F. Starke. Philip Burtuer. L. Lefevre. Christopher Redick. H. Burtner. A. Krause. J. W. Redick. J. W. Welsh. Charles Hoffman, L. Y. Welsh. R. Elliott. 1. H. King, A. Maurhoff. M. N. Greer, W. C. Smith. M. S. Greer, S Snyder, W. Harvey. George S. Gibson, D Spirer, E. Stnepgon. II. C. Lensner. E. E. Manrhoff, H. G Muder,
Contribm'ed by I T Merkel, Eng
ISAAC LE FEVRE.
MRS. ISAAC LE FEVRE.
ISAAC LEFEVRE.
The grandfather of this gentleman, Isaae Lefevre, Sr., was a native of France, and as early as the year 1800 became a resident of the present township of Winfield. Butler County, Penn. He served with the Pennsylvania troops during the war of 1812-15. His children were Samnel, Isaac, Joseph, Jesse, Nancy and Mary. The father, however. his wife, and all his chil- dren except Jesse, removed to the State of Ohio at an early day, and became identified ever afterward with the interests of that region.
Jesse Lefevre married Catharine Stepp, but died while still a young man. His children were John. Levi. Isaac and Naney, who died in infancy. Of the sons of
Jesse Lefevre. all of whom reside in Butler County, Isaac, the youngest. was born June 30, 1822. 1n 1845. he married Miss Hannah Cooper, whose parents were early settlers in Jefferson Township, and whose father. William Cooper, also served as a soldier during the war of 1812-15. The children of Isaac and Hannah Leto- vre were Catharine, William J .. deceased: Eliza J .. de- ceased; lsaae S .. Lydia E .. David W. and Susie 1.
Mr. Lefevre has lived where he now resides since 1846, not an acre having been improved until his ocon- pation of it. He is a member of St Luke's Lutheran Church at Saxonburg, and has been a reliable member of the Democratic party since attaining his majority.
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During its existence the lodge has paid $1. 432 for the relief of members: $442 for the relief of wid- ows and orphans; $549 For donations, and 8583 For funeral dues, Its prosent financial standing is excel- lent. it holling $3,000 worth of property, embracing real estate, securities, cash in treasury, regalia and furniture, and Widows' and Ophans' Fund.
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS. *
Herder Lodge, No. 279, Knights of Pythias, Sax- ouburg, Penn., was instituted December 29, 1570. by District Deputy Grand Chancellor Michael Hoch, of Pittsburgh, with the following charter members: E. A. Helmbold, Carl Linn, Richard Sweet, Thomas H. Tolley. Joseph Kohnfilder, A. W. Schmertz. Francis Laube, William Wachsmuth, H. Dresher. HI. Aderhold. E. Heller. Adolph Richter, Henry Hesse. Charles Raabe, Henry Horn. Francis Ruediger, Christian Ruderi, H. Leppoldt. William Dresher, William Schroth, John Flohr, G. Wetzel. Carl Lederer, Christian Schroth, Christian Raabe and Gottfried Reinhold.
Following are the names of the first officers elect ed: Carl Linn, Past Chancellor; E. A. Helmbold, Chancellor Commander; Richard Sweet, Vice Chan- cellor; Thomas H. Tolley. Keeper of Records and Seals: Joseph Kohnfelder, Master of Finance; A. W. Schmertz. Master of Exchequer: Franeis Lanbe, Mas- ter of Arms.
For the first five years the lodge met in a hall erected by E. F. Muder, next in a building owned by William Schroth, which the lodge has since purchased from him, paying $700 for it.
One hundred members have been admitted since the organization of the lodge. There are now thirty- five members in good standing. The proceedings of the lodge are conducted in the German language. The lodge is in a good condition financially, and is in every way prosperous.
HOTELS.
Saxonburg at present contains three commodious two-story hotels. In 1966, the old hotel on the site of the present Saxonburg Hotel, was purchased from Henry Stuepgen by Joseph Kohnfelder. In 1868, it was burned and the present house as erected by Mr. Kohnfelder. The Union Hotel was built in 1563 by its present proprietor, E. F. Muder. It is two stories. forty by ninety feet. The Laube House, Francis Laube, proprieter, was opened in 1875.
MERCANTILE AND INDUSTRIAL,
In 1833, the first store was opened by Maurhoff & Schwitring. in a log building, the largest in the place. After two years, Gosewitch & Graefe, succeed
. This sketch and the succeeding que were furoished by E. A Helmbold.
ed as merchants, then Bernigan & Gowewitch and Helmbold & Merkel. The partnership of Helmbold & Merkel was dissolved after a short time, and Mr. Merkel established a separate store. Mr. E. A. Helm bold, who entered upon mercantile life in 1947, next took Charles Stunnel as partner, who romainel with him twelve years, since which time he bas managed the business. His store is now tended by his son in law, Mr. T. Krause and Mr. Theodore M. Bettinger.
The present mercantile and industrial establish . ments of the town are represented by the following firms: General stores. E. A. Helmbold. Theodore Helmbold: drug store, Drs. E. & H. Mershon: gro- eery. G. Maurhoff: tobacco and cigars, A Stuepgen: harness shops, William Schroth & Son, E. Stuepgon; cabinet makers' shops, John E Muder, Jacob Neher: fin shop. H. A. Steipel; plasterer, J. T. Hickman. Also one painter, one marble cutter, one blacksmith. four shoemakers, one barber, etc.
The first blacksmith in the place was Jonas Tieter; the second. A. Grimm.
Among the first shoemakers were Frederick Trecks- ler, A. Stuepgen and Ziegenspeck. It was customary for the shoemaker to go to the houses of his custo- mers to work.
About the year 1838, a post office was established. Mail was received once a week over the Butler & Freeport route. Postmasters since the office was founded: A. Bernigan, Frederick Schilley, Christo- pher Stuepgen, E. Maurhotf. Charles Hoffman.
E. Baehr and A. Eisenhart started a carding mill in this place soon after it was settled. The mill was run by horse power.
Land for the site of a schoolhouse, church and cemetery was donated to the town by John A. Roeb- ling.
JUSTICES OF THE PEACE.
Saxonburg Borough-1847, Joseph Scheeley. Emil Maurhoff; 1851, Frederick E. Saupe: 1952, Emil Maurhoff: 1854. Theodore H. Tolley: 1857, Francis Laube: 1859, Charles Hoffman: 1862. Francis Laube: 1864. Charles Hoffman: 1865, Theodore H. Tolley: 1868. H. Theodore Merkel: 1870. Theodore H. Tol ley: 1873, H. T. Merkel; 1875, Theodore H. Tolley: 1878. H. Theodore Merkel; 1850. Theodore H. Tolley.
BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES.
ISAAC LEFEVRE.
The grandfather of this gentleman. Isaac Lefevre. Sr., was a native of France, and as early as the year 1800 became a resident of the present township of Winfield, Butler County, Penn. He served with the Pennsylvania troops during the war of 1512 15.
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His children were Samuel. Isaac, Joseph, Jesse, Nancy and Mary. The father, however, his wife, and all his children except Jesse, removed to the State of Ohio at an early day, and became identified ever af- terward with the interests of that region.
Jesse Lefevre married Catharine Stepp. but died while still a young man. His children were John. Levi, Isaac and Nancy, who died in infancy. Of the sons of Jesse Lefevre, all of whom reside in Butler County). Isaac, the youngest, was born June 30, 1822. In 1845, he married Miss Hannah Cooper, whose par- ents were early settlers in Jefferson Township, and whose father. William Cooper, also served as a soldier during the war of 1812 15. The children of Isaac and Hannah Lefevre were Catharine: William J., de- censed: Eliza J., deceased; Isaac S .. Lydia E .. David W. and Susie I.
Mr. Lefevre has lived where he now resides since 18.46, not an acre having been improved until his oc- enpation of it. He is a member of St. Luke's In- theran Church at Saxonburg. and has been a reliable member of the Democratie party since attaining his majority.
PATRICK GRAILAM.
This gentleman was born on the premises now owned and ovenpied by him May 25, 1798, thus es- tablishing his claim of being one of the earliest pio- neers, as well as one of the oldest inhabitants in the present township of Jefferson.
His father. Patrick Graham, Sr., though of Scotch origin, was born in County Tyrone, Ireland. When a young man the latter came to America, remained for a few years in Westmoreland County, Penn .. where he married Miss Elizaloth McKee, and where three of his children were born, viz .. Rosanna. who afterward married Alexander Martin. Joseph and Daniel. In 1796, the father with all his family. moved from Westmoreland County, and located upon an nnimproved 300-acre tract. still for the most part in possession of his posterity. Here were born other children -- Patrick, Jr., Elizabeth, who married James Pryor: James, John and Harrison Graham, and of all the children of Patrick Graham, Sr., mentioned. Patrick, Jr., and Ifarrison are the only survivors. Patrick, Sr .. attained the great age of ninety -seven years, while his oldest son, Joseph, besides serving as a soldier in the war of 1812, officiated as a Commis- sioner of Butler County many years ago.
Patrick Graham, Jr .. the immediate subject of this sketch, experieneed all the privations and hard- ships incident to pioneer life in the wilds of Butler County. He became part owner of the homestead in 1820, and. in 1830, he married Miss Rebecca Welch. who is still the sharer of his joys and sorrows. She was born in Ireland July 5, 1810, but came with her
parents to America when but six months old. Her people remained in Philadelphia for eleven years, then made Butler County their home for a brief peri- od and finally, all except her, became residents of the State of Kentucky. Mr. and Mrs. Graham have had no children. When William S. Cochran was but four years old they adopted him, and he, with his wife and children, still reside with them, Mr. Graham now owns 200 acres of land. under a good state of cultiva- tion le has been a life-long Demograt, and is a member of the Summit Presbyterian Church.
EARNEST A HELMBOLD
This gentleman. one of the most prominent citi- zens of Butler County. and especially of Jefferson Township, was born at Sunthansen, near Langensal- za, Prussia. June 18, 1819. His father, John G. Helmbold, was a large land owner and sheep-grower in the locality mentioned, but. wishing to keep larger flocks than it were possible to do in Prussia. he visit- ed the United States in the summer of 1834 intend ing to go to the great West in quest of good and cheap lands suitable for the purposes required. Reaching Pittsburgh in August of that year. his journey was delayed by reason of the unfavorable stage of water then prevailing in the Ohio River. He then concluded to visit Saxonburg, where many okdl friends from he Fatherland resided, and as a re sult his farther journeyings westward were indefinite ly postponed and he became the owner of 1,000 acres of land situated near the village of Saxonburg. He at once began improving his purchase, and the fol lowing year ( 1835) was joined by his wife "and chil- dren. the latter named as follows: Earnest A .. Emil. Pauline, who became the wife of August Nagler; Nathalia, who married George Schmidt: Bertha, who married a Mr. Betfinger, of St. Louis, Mo .; Othelia. who married Gotlieb Starke; Mina, who married Frederick Starke: Matilda, who died as the wife of Charles Sehropperd: Emina, who married Lonis Biehl; and Theodore, now a merchant in Saxonburg.
Earnest A. Holmbold, the oldest member of this family of children, was a college student and propar- ing himself for the ministry at the time of leaving Prussia for the United States. This removal, how- ever, changed his entire course in life, for it necessi tated the abandonment of his studies and the adop- tion of the pursuits of agriculture. On the 25th of March. 1815. he married Miss Christina Nagler, who is still living, and to thom have been born six sons and six daughters, of whom but five (danghters) are now living, viz .. Hetwig. Mina. Amelia, Anna and Ofhelia. Mr. Hehbold began business as a mer- chant in Saxonburg in 1847, and is still numbered as one of the most successful and active business men
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of that town. He owns, besides. 600 acres of land in this and in adjoining townships. Some ten or twelve years ago, he was the Democratic candidate for mem- ber of Assembly of this district, but. although he carried Butler County by a handsome majority, he was defeated by the heavy Republican vote of Law- rence. Mr. Holmbold is a leading member of the Evangelical Protestant Church of Saxonburg. His father. now eighty-six years of age, resides in the borough of Saxonburg.
LEWIS HARTENSTEIN.
Lewis Hartenstein, merchant at Great Belt, was born in Jefferson Township, Butler County, in 1846. His parents, Henry and Augusta Hartenstein, are still living and are old residents of this county.
Mr. Hartenstein was brought up on a farm and received a common-school education. In the fall of 1863, he enlisted in Company G. Twenty-seventh Regiment of Pennsylvania Infantry, and served until the close of the war, participating in the battles of Chickamanga. Resaca, New Hope Church, Smyrna Church. the siege of Atlanta, Jonesboro, etc.
In 1876. Mr. Hartenstein engaged in the mercan- file business at Great Belt, keeping a general store. His business ability and good judgment insured suc- cess, and he is now doing a large and prosperous busi- LesS. He has the only store at Great Bolt, employs three clerks and receives the custom of a wide extent of country. He deals largely in produce, and in ad. dition to his other duties, is Postmaster, ticket and express agent, so that he is kept busy constantly. Mr. Hartenstein it an energetic and progressive man, and is fast laying the foundations of a successful business career.
He was married, in 1874, to Miss Caroline E. Divener, of Donegal Township, this county, daughter of Henry and Theresa Divener. Two children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Hartenstein Clara and Mollie.
WILLIAM DIVENER.
George H. Divener (the father of the gentleman whose name heads this article) was born at Sunthau- sen. near Langensalza, Prussia. in 1801. He there married Miss Doratha M. Kaufhold. and there were born his children. named as follows: Henry, deceased: Frederick, who served in the One Hundred and Fifty- fifth Pennsylvania Volunteers during the war of the rebellion, and now resides in Clarion County, Penn. : Charles, now of Donegal Township: William, who now resides in Hannahstown, Jefferson Township, Butler County, Penn., and Caroline, the present wife of Louis Hartenstein, at Great Belt.
The family came from Prussia to America in 1847, and resided in Winfield Township two years.
They then removed to Brady's Bond. Armstrong County, Penn., where they remained until 1858, when a permanent home was established in Donegal Town- ship, Butler County. Ponn., where the father (George 11. Divener) died in 1867. His wife, born in 1809, died in August, 1880.
William, the fourth son of George H. Divener, was born August 27, 1843. In 1869, he married Miss Anna Baker, of Millerstown, Butler Co .. Penn. Of eight children born to them four died in infancy. Those living are Caroline E., Gertrude S .. Charles F. and Lilly L. Mr. Divener has been a resident of Jefferson Township for live years, and besides his elo. gant residence at Hannahstown, he owns a beautiful farm near the same place. He is a member of the German Lutheran Church, and politically is a Dem- berat of pronounced views.
FRANCIS ALWINE.
Francis Alwine was born in York County. Penn .. June 7. 1540: his father, John Alwine, was a native of the same county and a descendant of a German family by that name who were early settlers in Southeastern Pennsylvania. The latter was a miller by occupation, and, in 1853, brought his family to the premises now owned by the subject of this sketch. His wife's maiden name was Catharine Lawrence, and their children were Francis. Lewis. Sylvester. Se. bastian. Dominick. Eliza. Mary and Anna. During the war of the rebellion, four of these sons served as soldiers in Pennsylvania regiments-Francis and Lewis in the Seventy-eighth Infantry, and Sylvester in the Sixth Heavy Artillery, and Dominick in the Seventh Heavy Artillery. In 1865, Francis Alwine married Miss Mary Hinchberger, aud to them were boru seven children. all now living, and named as follows: John, Samuel, Christopher. William. Frank. Mary F. and Mary E.
He bought the grist-mill now owned by him, which was built in 1862 by Mr. Pilgrim in 1875. Although not a strict party man, Mr. Alwine usually votes the Democratic ticket. He is a member of the Sum- mit Catholic Church.
CHAPTER XXXI.
CLEARFIELD.
An old Township Origin of the Name - The Early Settlers The Melude, MeGinley and other Familie's Early Schools-Villages -Churches.
YLEARFIELD, under it- present organization,
C forms but a small portion of the original town- ship. Siner the organization of the county its
area has been reduced from time to time by the formation of other townships from its ter- ritory. the last of which were Donegal and Buf-
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